Bills’ Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game postponed
CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and appeared to be getting CPR before being driven off the field in an ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The game was officially postponed by the league. The game will allegedly be played at another time, according to the Monday Night Football broadcast.
A statement from the NFL said Hamlin was in critical condition.
Hamlin collided with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after a completion, got to his feet and then fell backward a second or two later and lay motionless. He was surrounded by stunned players from both teams, and when he was taken off the field 16 minutes later, the Bills gathered in prayer.
While medical personnel were gathered around Hamlin, his uniform was cut off and he received CPR.
I’m told Damar Hamlin has a pulse, but is not breathing on his own. He is being transported to UC.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 3, 2023
Needed AED and CPR on the field.
